One person killed in single-vehicle crash at 14th & Highway 2

The scene of a deadly, single-vehicle crash at 14th & Highway 2, Sunday morning.
The scene of a deadly, single-vehicle crash at 14th & Highway 2, Sunday morning.(Charles (Viewer Submission))
Published: Feb. 6, 2022 at 10:30 AM CST|Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 at 11:01 PM CST
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police are investigating a deadly crash at 14th & Highway 2 that happened Sunday morning.

Officers, along with Lincoln Fire and Rescue, responded to the call just before 7 a.m.

According to LPD, the driver, a 23-year-old woman, had been traveling eastbound on Highway 2. They then attempted to navigate the exit off of the highway to head southbound on to 14th Street. The driver lost control and crashed into the base of a railroad crossing arm.

The driver was taken to a Lincoln hospital, where she later died.

Southbound 14th at Highway 2 reopened Sunday evening after crews from BNSF repaired the crossing arm.

The identity of the driver has not yet been released, as the incident is still being investigated by police.

The scene of a deadly, single-vehicle crash at 14th & Highway 2, Sunday morning.
The scene of a deadly, single-vehicle crash at 14th & Highway 2, Sunday morning.(Charles (Viewer Submission))

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